Meet the Doctors

Sharna Hemrajani, DMD Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Sharna was raised in Marlboro, New Jersey and knew when she was very young that she wanted to become a Pediatric Dentist. She is passionate about treating children in a fun and comfortable environment. Dr. Sharna understands children’s fears and can relate to them. Unfortunately, as a young child she had several cavities and became afraid of going to the dentist. Due to her own phobia regarding going to the dentist, she made it her goal to make dental visits easy, comfortable and pain-free for her patients.

Dr. Sharna was accepted to a seven year accelerated dual degree program. She completed her BS in Engineering Science at the New Jersey Institute of Technology and graduated Magna Cum Laude. She then completed her Doctorate in Dental Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and graduated within the top ten percent of her class. Dr. Sharna was then accepted to one of the top Pediatric Dental specialty programs at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center. She served as Chief Resident and graduated with a specialty in Pediatric Dentistry. This hospital based residency program provided specialized training in pediatric dentistry, sedation dentistry and care for children with special needs.

Dr. Sharna then completed additional training and coursework and became a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. This is an honor bestowed upon those candidates who have demonstrated to the public and to the health professions that a pediatric dentist has successfully completed both an advanced educational program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation and a voluntary examination process designed to validate the knowledge, application, and performance requisite to the delivery of proficient care in pediatric dentistry.

Dr. Elyse Kerschner Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Elyse Kerschner strives to create a lasting, fun and positive memory of going to the dentist for kids. She is a strong believer in preventive dentistry and teaching children and their families’ healthy habits to encourage a life time being free of dental disease.

Originally from Albany, NY, Dr. Kerschner earned her B.A. in Biology at Binghamton University. She then attended New York University College of Dentistry to complete her Doctor of Dental Surgery. Falling in love with NYC, Dr. Kerschner continued her dental training at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn completing a general practice residency and two year specialty training in pediatric dentistry. She is AAPD Board Certified Pediatric Dentist. In her spare time Dr. Kerschner enjoys traveling, yoga, biking, cooking and reading.

Dr. Batheja received her BS in Biology at Haverford college, her MPH from Rutgers University and DDS from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. Upon her dental school graduation, she was awarded the James Collord Memorial Award for her achievements in pediatric dentistry and the New York State Founders Student Recognition Award for her role in community service. After dental school, she completed her residency training in pediatric dentistry at Brookdale Hospital and Medical Center.

Dr. Batheja is an active member of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Batheja loves working with children and their families with the goal to make each visit enjoyable and educational. She values including both kids and parents in the plan of care. As someone who was afraid of the dentist when she was young, she is sensitive to the fears that may be associated with going to the dentist and hopes to help alleviate these with each visit.

Dr. Batheja lives with her husband in New Jersey. When she isn’t working, she enjoys cooking, making jewelry and spending time with her family.

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Kelvin Carrera

They are always super friendly and great with the kids. All in all, the place was really comfortable and friendly and the dentists and staff all put us at ease. On top of which, the fees were half that of some of the other places I'd been with my kids.